South Beach in San Francisco City and County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Kevin Mitchell
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Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, December 17, 2020
1. Kevin Mitchell Marker
San Francisco Giants: 1987-1991
San Francisco Giants All-Star: 1989, 1990
NL MVP: 1989 NL Silver Slugger Award: 1989
Third baseman converted to outfield and became a superstar after trade to the Giants from San Diego in 1987. Joining the club in Chicago, "Mitch" homered twice in his first game vs. Cubs (Wrigley Field, July 5, 1987). In 1989, he led NL in Home Runs (47) and RBI (125) and was named Major League Player of the Year by The Sporting News.
Erected 2008.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: African Americans • Sports. In addition, it is included in the San Francisco Giants Wall of Fame series list. A significant historical date for this entry is July 5, 1987.
Location. 37° 46.739′ N, 122° 23.413′ W. Marker is in San Francisco, California, in San Francisco City and County. It is in South Beach. It is on King Street, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: San Francisco CA 94107, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is on California’s Coast Ranges. It is also on the American Pacific Coast. Globally, it is in North America, on the Ring of Fire, in the Pacific Rim, in the Western Hemisphere, in the Western World, and in the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain and also Mexicos Alta California.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Jeff Brantley (here, next to this marker); John Burkett (here, next to this marker); Matt Williams (here, next to this marker); Kirt Manwaring (here, next to this marker);
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Also see . . .
1. Kevin Mitchell (baseball) (Wikipedia).
"Kevin Darnell Mitchell (born January 13, 1962) is an American former Major League Baseball left fielder. Mitchell was a two-time All-Star and the 1989 NL MVP."(Submitted on March 20, 2022.)
2. Kevin Mitchell Barehanded Catch (YouTube, 1 min.). "4/26/89: Giants outfielder Kevin Mitchell makes a spectacular barehanded grab in left on Ozzie Smith's pop fly" (Submitted on March 20, 2022.)
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, December 17, 2020
2. Kevin Mitchell Marker
The marker for Kevin Mitchel is in the top row on the very left.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on March 20, 2022, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 490 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 20, 2022, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
